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AD03 RYG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 RYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 117,150 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 117,150 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 107,409 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 107,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 97,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake back plate missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 88,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside pipes heavily greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Above steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wiper blade split.

Fail 21 May 2021 88,816 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside pipes heavily greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort low.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Above steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside brake pipes greased.

Pass 24 May 2019 72,100 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 72,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,578 miles

Flexi part of exhaust minor exhaust blow

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inop

Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,578 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Flexi part of exhaust minor exhaust blow

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inop

Pass 25 May 2017 53,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box rusty but not blowing (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,681 miles

Exhaust system rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust system rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,413 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 41,413 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,750 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 38,750 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre cracks

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mag/light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/front tyre cracks

engine mag / light on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,633 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise hand brake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,675 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AD03 RYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 RYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD03 RYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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